Montreal was granted Canada's first Major League Baseball franchise in 1968 with the proviso that the team find a suitable place to play, pending the eventual construction of a promised domed stadium. Jarry Park (Parc Jarry) Stadium was a 3,000 seat municipally owned ballpark located in a corner of Jarry Park. The city expanded the seating capacity to nearly 28,500 in time for the Expos' 1969 inaugural season and the team played there until they moved into Olympic Stadium in 1977. Jarry Park is still standing and is used regularly for social and civic events, professional tennis and other large outdoor gatherings.